Michael
E.
Lozon
Born:
05/17/1948
Grand Haven,
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Parents: Howard F. and Else M. Lozon
Spouse: Jan R. Lozon
Children: Mandy
Address(es):
Permanent:
6385 Blue Jay Lane
Holland, MI 49423
USA
Contact Information:
Phone: 616-335-3740
Phone: 616-335-3787
Parents: Howard F. and Else M. Lozon
Spouse: Jan R. Lozon
Children: Mandy
Address(es):
Permanent:
6385 Blue Jay Lane
Holland, MI 49423
USA
Contact Information:
Phone: 616-335-3740
Phone: 616-335-3787
Writings
| Image | Title | Genre | Audience | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batting a thousand : a portrait of Anna Whitten, Kalamazoo's kindhearted angel | Non Fiction, Biography, Michigan | Adult | Kalamazoo, MI : A. Witten | 2012 | |
| Stamp of excellence : Trans-Matic Manufacturing : 40 years of making extraordinary metal parts for everyday products | Non Fiction, Michigan | Adult | Holland, Mich. : Trans-Matic Manufacturing Co | 2008 | |
| Sharing the wealth : the biography of a cheerful giver, automotive entrepreneur and philanthropist, Peter C. Cook | Non Fiction, Biography, Michigan | Adult | Grand Rapids, MI : Cook Holdings LLC | 2007 | |
| Transplanting the passion : Metro Health's journey from neighborhood hospital to health-care village | Non Fiction, Michigan | Adult | Wyoming, MI : Metro Health Hospital | 2007 | |
| The perfect partnership : how an enterprising engineer and a street-smart salesman made RoMan Manufacturing the global leader in resistance-welding power sources | Non Fiction, Michigan | Adult | Wyoming, Mich. : RoMan Manufacturing | 2005 | |
| The Big Dutchman: a Biography of Jack DeWitt, the Farm Boy Who Became an International Businessman | Non Fiction, Biography, Michigan | Adult | S.l. : Dobb Printing | 2004 | |
| Selling Service: From Well Drilling to Industrial Pipe, Valves & Fittings, the 100-year History of B. J. W. Berghorst & Sons Inc. | Non Fiction, Michigan | Adult | Holland, Mich. : B.J.W. Berghorst & Sons | 2001 | |
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Mr. Turkey: A biography of Bil Mar Foods Co-founder Marvin DeWitt | Non Fiction, Biography, Michigan | Adult | Zeeland, Mich. : DeWitt Foundation | 1999 |
| Vision on Main Street: Downtown Holland's Resurgence as the Heart of the Community | Non Fiction, Michigan | Adult | Holland, MI : Lumir Corp | 1994 |
What is the aim or goal of your writing:
Dedicated parents and teachers who steered me toward my two passions - non-fiction writing and history. I also possess a creative bent, an insatiable curiosity, self-motivation, and persistence. Those traits lend themselves to the painstaking process of research that accompanies a major writing project.
May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes
Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No
Skills:
Author
Awards:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Michigan Newspaper Award of Excellence from United Press International | |
| Publisher's Award from The Holland Sentinel | |
| A press award from the Saugatuck Convention & Visitor's Bureau |
Memberships:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Holland Historical Society | |
| Joint Archives of Holland | |
| Holland Historical Trust | |
| Beaver Island Historical Society | |
| Preservation Association of Beaver Island | |
| The Michigan Historical Society | |
| The Nature Conservancy |
Education:
| Degree | Institution | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Journalism, English, History | Central Michigan University | Mt. Pleasant, MI | 1976 |
| Associate of Arts (A. A.) | Alpena Community College | Alpena, MI | 1968 |
Career:
| Position | Organization | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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Group Facilitator - Led four writing groups in the discussion of writing and editing. Edited three memoirs and a fictional book for members, independent of facilitator duties. Met independently with many writers to discuss their writing progress. |
Herrick District Library | Holland , Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent | 2008-2011 |
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Free-lance writer and editor - Worked with the Marketing Department to produce newsletters and annual reports. |
Holland Hospital | Holland , Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent | 1995-2002 |
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Owner - Specializes in the creation of personal memoirs, and the histories of corporations and non-profit organizations. Works with Holland Litho to design and publish these historical documents. Group Facilitator |
The Write Way | Holland , Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent | 1994 |
| Business Writer | Grand Rapids Press | Grand Rapids , Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent | 1990-1993 |
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Business editor - Worked 19 years for newspapers in Michigan |
The Holland Sentinel | Holland, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent | 1987-1990 |
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